The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-02-26

coffee as requested. Returning speedily
with the wood, the tramp proceeded
as per right to build the fire. and then
seated himself 1T the table. To say
that he did full justice to the food set
before him, would but feebly express
the real facts. Through with his repast
ut length, the fellow moved his chair
back from the table and proceeded to
pick his teeth rs coolly as though him
self proprietor of all about him.
Happen to know of any work for
fellow?" nonchalantly.
The rolling pin, which had again
been plying vigorously. ceased to play.
Sallie well knew that her father was in
utmost need of hand to shuck corn.
but to have one 50 ragged and dirty
about the house and sleeping in her
clean beds, was not very agreeable
anticipation, to say the least. But
benevolence triumphed over selfish
ness; it might be kindness to give the
fellow chance.
.Why yes, father. believe, wants
hand now to shuck corn" she
answered.
..Pshaw! how indiscreet in me to
ask; might have expected as muchr
exclaimed the tramp in well feigned
disgust. IF there's one thing moro
than another that my proud spirit
chaffs under, it's work. think I'd
better be going. When will your
father be liable to return?'
Another poser for Miss Buckeyes.
She had triumphed over her first re-
pugnance; to have to enjoy the fellows
company the rest of the afternoon, As
would most likely be the case, while
awaiting her fathers return was a
more serious thing; over AL repugnance
to his person and habits, maidenly
modesty rose uppermost against it
Don't lie, nowr' cautioned the fell
low. seeing her hesitate. Don't say
that he was coming right back and
liable to be here at any moment, just
to brighten me away"
mo. really, don't expect him back
much before night she honestly adj
mitted. a
''Good girlr' commented the fellow,
''always tell the truth, If it does pinch
In this case you'll have to enjoy my
company until evening""
Perhaps you'd better 20 out in the
field and see him." she suggested.
might possibly hire some one else. I"
Couldn't entertain the proposition
a moment; too conscientious altogether.
Place must seek the man, not man the
place, ~ our civil reformers express it.
Besides don't love work well enough to
leave good company and . good fire
for the snow and winds without, to
| find il"
| The fellows ssbrass- was certainly
never equaled. The only way to get
rid of him was to order him outright to
leave, and this with his "cheek. judg-
ing by past experience, would likely
prove only good breath wasted. Vexed
and annoyed. despite relish of the
fellows wit, Sallie was endeavoFing to
see q way out of her dilemma, when
there came . step on the walk aud q
cereponious knock at the door now
partly closed At her bidding afiashi]y
dressed fellow, all hair oil and cologne
and evidently of the genus country
dude, entered the room.
''Good morning to you, Miss Sallie, y
in an affected drawl, and with his most
crushing bow and most captivating
smile, Pm delighted to meet you, I'm
sure and 49,"
His eyes here fell upon our friend,
the tramp, seated tipped back, cross
legged. picking his teeth and evidently
arding him with observation-disclosures
IAN what's this terrifying fellat
doing heah. Miss Sallie?'' with feeble
attempt at ferocity.
ssInquiring into the probable merits
of the Darwinian theory and peeuliari.
ties of the species asinine just now
the tramp answered for her, eying thu
dude critically.
''Shall I--aw-put him out for you
Miss Sallie?" evidently nettled by ths
tramp's evident irony, and anxious Il
show his valor and proves.
! The tramp darted searching glance
into the girls face Flushed and con
fused. it was evident 1T . glance tina
the fellow was forcing his attentions
and that his company was little more
desirable, if indeed at all, than his own
.'She does, If you are man enough t.
do FTP" he answered for her.
OF course this was summons tt
arms, for whatever may have been ou
dudes preference, he had either to bacl
square down before his .girl," or at
tempt to put his words into execution
Don't be alarmed, Miss Sallie. b,
said assuringly, sI'll not hurt the fellal
at all. Now get out of heah, you i'm
pudent fellah,' drawing his cane ant
approaching the tramp in threatening
manner.